Lookalikes are fun, and it is not the first time a player has someone who has someone looking almost like them. Virat Kohli has one, and Shikhar Dhawan has one. The video of Virat Kohli breaking into a laugh after watching Dhawan's look-alike on the big screen in an RCB versus PBKS match is still popular. And now, the Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya seemed to have found one.
The Mumbai Indians are looking for their third win in the 2026 IPL. They are playing against the Chennai Super Kings today on their home ground, the Wankhede Stadium. And there, at around the 18th over, the camera focused on a man who looked almost like Hardik Pandya—the same hairline, almost the same beard, and even the same tattoo on his neck.
After giving the guy a brief screentime, the camera focused on Hardik Pandya. Pandya, watching that, broke into a laugh and showed a slight thumbs up.
Watch the video here:
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Lasith Malinga 2.0
Earlier, before the match started, the MI bowling coach, aka the Sri Lankan legend Lasith Malinga, found his look-alike in the stands too. Malinga 2.0 was seen waving the MI flag from the stands.
Watch the video here:
CSK crush MI by 103 runs
Chennai Super Kings registered a dominant 103-run win over Mumbai Indians, posting 207/6 in 20 overs at a run rate of 10.35. Sanju Samson anchored the innings with an unbeaten 101 off 54 balls, while Ruturaj Gaikwad (22) and Dewald Brevis (21) provided support. In reply, Mumbai Indians were bowled out for 104 in 19 overs, managing a run rate of just 5.47. They slipped to 11/3 early, with only Suryakumar Yadav (35) and Tilak Varma (37) offering resistance through a 73-run stand. Akeal Hosein starred with the ball, taking 4/17, while Noor Ahmad claimed 2/23, sealing a comprehensive victory.
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